A man attempted self-immolation in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, sustaining superficial burns to his arms. According to reports, bystanders quickly poured water on him to extinguish the flames before police arrived. The man, whose identity has not been released, was taken away from the scene. The motive behind his actions remains unclear.Videos from the scene showed the man, wearing a pink t-shirt, screaming in pain as police surrounded him. The incident reportedly took place when hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters were marching in the area. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the man identified himself as a journalist.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information🚨#BREAKING: A Male suspect has attempted to set him self on fire in front near the White House sounded by Pro Palestine protesters ⁰⁰📌#Washington | #DC
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 5, 2024
Watch as Metro DC Police quickly rush in after a male suspect, claiming to be a journalist, attempts to set himself on… pic.twitter.com/buLydOTstz
